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Congratulations, that is your club

Welcome to Hull City. You are a Tiger now, if you want to be.

The nickname you will hear is The Tigers. You are rooting against Leeds United. Home is Kingston Communications Stadium in the Premier League. The club is based in Hull, England.

Premier League · 8th this season

Hull City

England · Hull · Kingston Communications Stadium

A Humber club with a recent habit of yo-yoing divisions, a modern stadium and a local identity that outlasts whichever tier they occupy.

Club facts

League
Premier League
Position
8th, 8 points (2026-27)
Founded
1904
Stadium
Kingston Communications Stadium
Colours
Orange / Black
Nickname
The Tigers

Current Season (2026-27)

Hull City are 8th in the Premier League after 5 matches: 2 won, 2 drawn, 1 lost, 8 points. That is mid-table: not chasing Europe, not in danger of relegation.

Matches

The first question most new supporters have. Kickoff times are shown as dates; exact times shift for television.

  • Sat, Sep 12Away vs Chelsea2 : 2
  • Sat, Sep 19Away vs Newcastle1 : 2
  • Sun, Oct 11Home vs Everton
  • Sat, Oct 17Away vs Fulham
  • Sun, Oct 25Home vs Brentford

Fixture data retrieved 2026-10-05. Matches move.

What to know before you follow them

Hull are rarely comfortable at the top level. Supporting them means accepting turbulence.

The colours and the crowd

Supporters are known as Tigers.

  • Amber
    #f5a12c
  • Black
    #000000

What people sing

  • Tiger chants

    Straightforward terrace noise in amber and black. Not a museum of anthems; a working matchday soundtrack.

Who the rivals are

  • Leeds United

    A Yorkshire and Humber edge that flares when the clubs share a division.

Following them from America

Thin compared with the big Premier League brands, strongest among fans who follow underdog English sides.

One World Cup player at Hull City

Players from the 2026 World Cup squads who are recorded at this club. Club moves after the tournament may not be reflected yet.

The squad

28 players. 1 played at the 2026 World Cup. Squad lists come from our data providers and may not reflect the latest transfers, loans, or injuries. Treat this as a guide to the current group, not a live official roster.

What next

Identity, table and squad from football-data.org. Club description and culture notes are ours and have not been editorially verified. Terms of use.